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[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why is Tamsulosin used to aid passage of kidney stones.? 🤔

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Can long term Metformin use really cause vitamin B12 deficiency.? 🤔💊

[CardiovascularCorner @TrackYourHeart]

A patient presents with black discoloration on the dorsal tongue. Which of the following is the strongest risk factor?
A. Citrus fruit overuse
B. Excessive green tea consumption
C. Poor oral hygiene and tobacco use
D. High dairy intake

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Which of the following antibiotics is preferred in C. difficile infection as first-line therapy.? 💊

A) Oral Vancomycin
B) Cefixime
C) Azithromycin
D) Gentamicin

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why is Permethrin the drug of choice for scabies.? 🤔

[Dr Honey choudhary 🩺 @Doctors__squad]

Drug of choice for acute gout attack?

A) Allopurinol
B) Colchicine
C) Probenecid
D) Febuxostat

[PharmaConnect @Pharma_Connect]

💊Ends with “floxacin” (Ciprofloxacin, Levofloxacin, Moxifloxacin)💊
🔹 Avoid with calcium, iron, or milk > ↓ absorption
🔹 Covers both Gram-negative & atypical bacteria

[Lama Alghamdi @Ph_LamaAlghamdi]

🚫 Medicines to Avoid in Heart Failure (HF)🫀

🔺 NSAIDs – may cause fluid and salt retention, worsening HF.
🔺Corticosteroids – promote sodium and fluid retention; if needed, use the lowest dose for the shortest possible duration.
🔺 Beta-blockers – avoid starting in acute or uncontrolled HF; start only when stable.
🔺 Pioglitazone – causes fluid retention and can trigger HF exacerbation.
🔺 Alogliptin – linked to worsening HF in moderate to severe cases.
🔺 Vildagliptin – avoid in severe HF due to possible fluid retention.
🔺 Non-DHP CCBs (Diltiazem, Verapamil) – negative inotropic effect; avoid in HFrEF.
🔺 Flecainide & Dronedarone – can worsen arrhythmias and heart failure.

[NAPLEX Study Guide @NAPLEXTestStudy]

💊NAPLEX MedFact.

Ropinirole, a dopamine agonist used in Parkinson’s disease and restless legs syndrome, can cause several important side effects related to dopaminergic stimulation.

☑️Common adverse effects include nausea, dizziness, somnolence, orthostatic hypotension, and headache.

☑️Some patients may experience sudden sleep attacks or excessive daytime sleepiness, which can be hazardous during activities like driving.

☑️Neuropsychiatric effects such as hallucinations, confusion, and impulse control disorders (e.g. compulsive gambling, hypersexuality, or overeating) may also occur, particularly with long-term use.

☑️Gradual dose titration and monitoring for behavioral changes are essential to minimize these risks.

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why Methotrexate is given once weekly in rheumatoid arthritis.? 🤔

[𝒂𝒃𝒐𝒖𝒕 𝒑𝒉𝒂𝒓𝒎𝒂𝒄𝒚💊 @aboutpharmac]

Diuretics - Summary

[Nurse Hann, RN @NurseHann100]

Antidotes to Remember for Nurses (quick study sheet)!

#nursingnotes
#nursing
#Nclex
#Pnle

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why Iron is given along with Folic acid in anemia treatment.? 🤔

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

Why Prednisolone is tapered gradually instead of stopping suddenly.? 🤔

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

In the treatment of asthma, what is the recommended frequency of Montelukast administration.?

A) BID
B) QAM
C) TID
D) HS

[NAPLEX Study Guide @NAPLEXTestStudy]

💊NAPLEX MedFact.

Tetracyclines have been associated with intracranial hypertension (also called pseudotumor cerebri), a rare but serious adverse effect.

☑️This leads to symptoms like headache, blurred vision, double vision, and papilledema (swelling of the optic nerve). If untreated, it can potentially cause permanent vision loss.

☑️The risk is higher in women of childbearing age and in patients who are overweight.

☑️For this reason, patients taking tetracyclines should be counseled to promptly report severe headaches or visual changes, and healthcare providers should discontinue the drug if intracranial hypertension is suspected.

[💊Arden💊 @Sumitoptop]

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[💊Arden💊 @Sumitoptop]

@MoarSahitoPTI @sarh9ad 1/4 the dose of Azathioprine

[Dr. Muhammad Moor @MoarSahitoPTI]

A patient with GOUT is prescribed Allopurinol. He is also taking Azathioprine.
What adjustment is needed.?

A) Reduce azathioprine dose
B) Increase allopurinol dose
C) Stop azathioprine immediately
D) Add colchicine

[nervemed @nervemed]

Kawasaki Disease

Mnemonic: KAWASAKI

K → Kid <5 years
A → Adenopathy (cervical lymph)
W → Warm (Fever) + Vasculitis
A → Atypical mucosa
S → Strawberry tongue + Skin rash
A → Anti-endothelial antibodies
K → Koronary artery aneurysm
I → Increased platelets